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BKH Black Hills PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Black Hills stock as of May 3, 2024 is 14.26. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.91 and the stock price of $55.77 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 3.7% from the past four quarters average of 14.8.

BKH PE ratio history

How has BKH's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Black Hills for the last ten years is 29.81. The current PE ratio of 14.26 is 52% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, BKH's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2016 quarter at 242.46, when the stock price was $63.04 and the EPS was $0.26. The lowest value was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 12.4 with a price of $54.3 and an EPS of $4.38.

Average
29.81
Median
18.05
Minimum
12.4
Maximum
242.46

Black Hills PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 80.56% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -58.51% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 13.8 -21.9%
2022 17.67 -6.36%
2021 18.87 12.05%
2020 16.84 -29.45%
2019 23.87 80.56%
2018 13.22 -26.76%
2017 18.05 -58.51%
2016 43.5 N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 17.98 -8.92%

BKH average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of BKH for the past years

BKH's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
16.64
5-year avg
17.72
10-year avg
29.81
15-year avg
26.18

BKH PE vs peers

What is BKH's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers DUK and EXC, BKH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MDU's. Black Hills is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (14.26) than its peer group average of 17.74.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc 10.66 $5.11B
BKH Black Hills Corp 14.26 $3.8B
AVA Avista Corp 15.41 $2.92B
NWE Northwestern Corp 15.85 $3.14B
EXC Exelon Corp 16.13 $37.41B
XEL Xcel Energy Inc 16.29 $30.14B
AEE Ameren Corp 16.88 $19.73B
LNT Alliant Energy Corp 18.49 $13.04B
CMS Cms Energy Corp 18.77 $18.38B
CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc 20.59 $18.84B
DUK Duke Energy CORP 28.32 $77.28B

Frequently asked questions

What is Black Hills's PE ratio?

BKH's price to earnings ratio is 14.26 as of May 3, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Black Hills (BKH)?

As an average over the last 3 years, BKH stock has a PE ratio of 16.64.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Black Hills (BKH)?

As an average over the last 5 years, BKH stock has a PE ratio of 17.72.

What is the highest PE ratio for BKH?

In the last ten years, the Jun 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 242.46.

How does the current PE ratio for BKH compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of BKH is 52% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is BKH's PE ratio calculated (Black Hills PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 3, 2024), Black Hills's stock price is $55.77. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $3.91. Therefore, Black Hills's P/E ratio for today is 14.26. PE RATIO(14.26) = STOCK PRICE($55.77) / TTM EPS($3.91)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.